Wild Verbascum Collection - Mulleins
Wild Verbascum Collection - Mulleins
Verbascum
Mullein
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Description
This collection of Verbascums or wild mulleins brings Verbascum olympicum, V. chaixii 'Album', and V. phlomoides 'Spica'. These short-lived perennial plants are attractive for their magnificent spikes of flowers in yellow or white tones, as well as for their low requirements and ease of maintenance. In sunny exposure, they thrive in well-drained, dry, and poor soil. Verbascum olympicum can flower at human height, while the other two varieties are slightly smaller. Their foliage is semi-evergreen in winter; they tolerate water scarcity and temperatures down to -15°C.
The collection consists of:
1 x Verbascum olympicum: this variety, called the Olympus Mullein, is the tallest in the collection, reaching up to 2 metres in height when in flower. Its spikes of yellow flowers are a true spectacle between July and September. Its foliage is fuzzy and grey.
1 x Verbascum chaixii 'Album': Reaching a height of about 1 metre, this plant, also known as Chaix's Mullein, is remarkable for its tiny white flowers with a small purple eye tightly packed on its stems. Its foliage is green.
1 x Verbascum phlomoides 'Spica': White Mullein or Spica Mullein; this plant stands out for its large white flowers. Its size is similar to that of Verbascum chaixii, about 1 m. Often grown as a biennial, it readily self-seeds in slightly neglected areas.
Due to its tall stature, Verbascum olympicum should be placed in the background for a harmonious ensemble. The other two varieties should be placed in the middle or front of your flower bed. Each of these mulleins requires a spacing of at least 40 to 50 cm to grow comfortably—plant 3 to 4 plants per square metre. Highly ornamental, their flowering also attracts pollinators.
For a coherent and balanced ensemble, associate these Verbascums with plants with similar needs: sun and well-drained soil, even rocky and dry in summer. Lavender 'Munstead' will be attractive for its fragrance and drought resistance. Sedum 'Autumn Joy' will bring a touch of colour in autumn, while Salvia 'Caradonna' will add a beautiful purple touch to the ensemble.
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Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Verbascum
Scrophulariaceae
Mullein
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The mullein should be planted in full sun, at most in partial shade in warmer climates. It should preferably be planted in spring, in ordinary soil, but light and porous, imperatively well-drained. It prefers limestone soil, cool to dry in summer, where it will readily self-seed. More or less biennial in humid and cold regions in winter, it seems more perennial in a Mediterranean climate. Cut the faded flower heads at the base of the stem to promote the re-emergence of flowers and the perenniality of the plant. You can let some seeds mature so the plant can freely self-seed in the garden. Prune the dry parts as soon as they are no longer decorative, and clean the clump as quickly as possible in late winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.